A Supply Teacher, or Substitute Teacher, covers the role of a permanent Teacher. Their primary duties include carrying out the absent Teacher’s lesson plan, consulting with parents and maintaining records of student progress.

Key details:

• PREFERABLE IF YOU CAN DRIVE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR
• Zero-hour contract
• Flexible work hours
• Roles available in and around: KT11, KT12, KT15, KT21, TW15, TW16, TW18, TW19, BN24, TN21. Also London and East Sussex
• Competitive salary

Supply Teachers can work with a range of different age groups, and many specialise in supply teaching for elementary, middle and secondary classes. The class’s subject, the grade level and how long the Supply Teacher serves in a given class may affect their duties. Some of their specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers and School Administrators to make sure students are safe
• Promoting in-class engagement and good behaviour
• Proctoring examinations and quizzes
• Assigning and collecting assignments and keeping it organised for when the permanent Teacher returns
• Leading lessons using presentations, textbooks and other learning materials
• Following lesson plans from the permanent Teacher
• Supervising students in class and during recess, lunch and detention periods